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[rePhil]

I use a punch.

[thwart]

I'm pretty anal about bike parts, but I've had good luck using a standard screwdriver, some protective tape on the fork, and patience. Gentle taps, rotate frequently.

Remember, the bearings run on the top of the race, so a couple of tiny nicks from this less than elegant approach don't mean much...

[kramnnim]

The Park one is nice...pricey, though.

[oliver1850]

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[indyrider]

Just get to know your guys at your lbs well and soon enough its free and less than a minutes time....just gotta buy misc stuff every now and again....

[xjoex]

I had used the screwdriver and hammer approach for a long time. But with forks getting lighter and lighter I bought a used stein race remover. It works perfectly whenever I use it. Which is pretty rare admittedly.

http://www.jastein.com/Html/Crr2_Lg.htm

I could be talked in to selling it...

-Joe

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[PSC]

Here is one from Nashbar. Pretty cheap.

http://www.nashbar.com/bikes/Product_10053_10052_124653_-1_201492_10000_200498

[Peter P.]

I actually own this tool. It's sorta over kill. But it's a Park.
http://www.parktool.com/images/products/productimages/spr_CRP-1_2005630_53003.jpg

[regularguy412]

The Park remover is the best I've seen. However, not even that could keep the aluminum DA sealed HS fork race from bending slightly. I ended up getting a King (for the Ouzo Pro threadless) and giving the DA (along with a new race) to my buddy for his Serotta NHX. That DA will prolly never wear out -- has well over 30,000 miles on it and still smooth.

Mike in AR:beer:

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[Dekonick]

Just get to know your guys at your lbs well and soon enough its free and less than a minutes time....just gotta buy misc stuff every now and again....

And - I bring in a 6 pack or 12 pack of beer every now and again to the mech's. First of all, they work hard for little recognition. Second, they treat you well if you give them a little respect. I still prefer to do my own mechanical work, but sometimes time or other factors (tools) require the lbs. Give the kids who wrench a little love, and they will give it back 10x. Besides, don't you tip when you eat out?

Just my opinion. BTW - only if they deserve it ;)

My LBS I used to bash - big Trek store.... but the kids who wrench are good kids. :banana:

[Benjamin]

+1 to greasing your mechanics with a 6 pack or a few bucks.

it goes a long way and will get the occasional job like the crown race removal done for free.

[SoCalSteve]

I actually own this tool. It's sorta over kill. But it's a Park.
http://www.parktool.com/images/products/productimages/spr_CRP-1_2005630_53003.jpg

I own the same tool. Pricey and overkill, but it works PERFECTLY!

[T-Crush]

It looks cool on the peg-board wall over your work area, and you'll never stress over a race removal again. I'm really surprised how frequently I use mine. I confess to using the remains of a Blackburn pump as a combination race seating tool/cheater bar, but that's another thread.